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Surreal ‘Boats-on-Wheels’ Race Across the Nevada Desert

Over 300 miles from the nearest ocean, competitors in one of the world’s fastest sailing races are battling against a moody wind. A small army of boats — ...
On August 27, 2014 / By Administrator
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Frenchman Rescued After Yacht Explodes, Catches Fire

A lone Frenchman lost everything when his boat burst into flames off the North East coast of England. The man was sailing in his 38ft yacht from Iceland to ...
On August 27, 2014 / By Administrator
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Sam Davies Going Around Again

The only woman to compete in the last Vendée Globe is getting ready to set off around the world again, but this time with a crew and with ...
On August 27, 2014 / By Administrator
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Fourteen Times a Shellback

With her flush decks and minimal interior space, circumnavigating aboard Gannet would be a nightmare for most sailors. But as you can see, Webb (pictured here in the ...
On August 21, 2014 / By Administrator
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America’s Cup Teams Officially Announced

Six teams have officially entered the race for the 35th America’s Cup: ORACLE TEAM USA (USA), the defending champion, Artemis Racing (SWE), Ben Ainslie Racing (GBR), Emirates Team New Zealand ...
On August 21, 2014 / By Administrator
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Cornell Abandons Northwest Passage Attempt

Our stop at Beechey Island was tinged with sadness, not only because of the tragic events of all those years ago, but also by the decision to abandon ...
On August 21, 2014 / By Administrator
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Incredible Efforts Save Yacht from Sinking During a Passage from Vanuatu to Australia

On June 22nd the yacht Stormvogel informed yacht Oda that it had a problem and was taking on water at an alarming rate. In fact, there was so much water that the floor ...
On August 21, 2014 / By Administrator
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Boat-to-Boat Lobster Bakes Resume in Remote Maine Anchorage

After her application for a mobile vendor license was swiftly processed by state health inspectors and a temporary permit issued, Reilly Harvey said Friday she was bound once ...
On August 14, 2014 / By Administrator
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Plan for New Mooring Field in Key Largo, FL Scuttled

Concerns from on-shore residents seem to have scuttled Monroe County’s preferred site for a new Upper Keys mooring field. “There is no Plan B,” County Mayor Sylvia Murphy ...
On August 13, 2014 / By Administrator
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Inspiring “Green Horn Kids” Gain Valuable Big-Boat Experience

Tom Caulfield started the Green Horn Kids program as a way to introduce his son to big-boat racing. Last month, with a crew of six boys, ages 8-10 ...
On August 13, 2014 / By Administrator